Ayu Islands
 The Ayau Islands are situated to the north of Waigeo in the Raja Ampat Islands, Southwest Papua, Indonesia | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 0°22′N 131°02′E / 0.367°N 131.033°E |
| Archipelago | Raja Ampat Islands |
| Total islands | 5 (2 uninhabited) |
| Major islands | Pulau Ayu, Pulau Reni, Pulau Kanobe |
| Highest elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Southwest Papua |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Melanesians, Papuans, Austronesians |
The Ayau Islands (Kepulauan Ayau), are a small archipelago south of the Asia Islands and north of Waigeo Island (in the Raja Ampat Islands) in Indonesia; they are separated from Waigeo Island by the Bougainville Strait. This group is formed by two coral atolls. The highest point is 106 m.[1]
In older maps these islands appear as the Ajoe Islands, following the Dutch spelling "Ajoe-eilanden".
The beaches of these islands are a breeding ground for the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). The waters off the Ayau Islands are a good snorkeling and scuba diving site.
Administratively the Ayau Islands belong to the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua, and form part of the Raja Ampat Regency.
References
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- ^ Pub164, 2004 Sailing Directions (Enroute): New Guinea
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